Tax filing season begins on Monday

Tara Clow February 19, 2026 9:13 am Last Updated on February 19, 2026 9:13 am

You can officially begin filing your taxes on February 23.

More than 614, 000 New Brunswickers chose to file their 2024 tax return online, which is 95 per cent.

More than 35,000 people in New Brunswick received assistance from a free tax clinic through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to help them file their returns.

Across Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) received more than 33 million tax returns, with 93 per cent filed online. Over 19 million refunds were issued.

The deadline for most to file and pay without an interest penalty is April 30.

If you need assistance to complete your return, there are free tax clinics available.

Further information can also be found on the Canada Revenue Agency website.

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Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.